We like to use herbs in our green salads for the extra splash of flavor, but we prefer to make the herbs a main part of the salad and slaw rather than just a garnish, like this cilantro slaw. Cilantro, parsley, and basils work very well as salad flavor boosters and they also provide antioxidants and essential vitamins. Fortunately our garden has plenty of our three favorite herbs for our summer salads!
Slaws are very simple and a perfect accompaniment for summer cookouts and picnics, especially when they are dairy free, which means you don't have to be as concerned about keeping them chilled. This one uses two colors of cabbage and adds the flavor of fresh cilantro, my favorite herb, with a twist of fresh lime juice. For convenience, you could also use a 12-ounce bag of shredded coleslaw mix as a substitute for the cabbage.
This is my contribution to this week's edition of Weekend Herb Blogging, a weekly event founded by the wonderful Kalyn of Kalyn's Kitchen. Kalyn herself is hosting this week, so be sure to check out her blog for the round-up!
Cilantro Slaw
Equipment
- large bowl
- small bowl or jar with a lid
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation
- Mix shredded red and green cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in the large bowl. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in small bowl or shake in a jar with a lid to blend. Add to cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Chill before serving.
Kalyn says
This sounds wonderful. I've been making a similar type of slaw with cilantro recently and can't seem to get enough of it. Will have to try this version too.
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says
Slaws are so much fun in the summer - I love the combination of cilantro and basil - that sounds like such a potent burst of summer flavor!
Erin says
Gorgeous slaw. Glad I found it. I'm making a similar one tomorrow and it could benefit from some of those gorgeous colors!
african vanielje says
Coleslaw never used to be my favourite, despite the fact that I love cabbage. Your variations are inspiring though, it must be the amazing colour palate.
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Jude says
Looks delicious.. No doubt that it's really good for you, too.